subject: Tips To Help You Stop Your Dog From Digging Your Yard [print this page] When it comes to a dog digging up holes inside your garden there are 2 extreme schools of thought: One, that a dog is a dog and he's going to dig, and he must be allowed to express his real doggy nature whenever and wherever he desires; and two, that a flowerbed is reserved for flowers, and if that dog places even one foot in it he is in a lot of trouble.
My opinion is somewhere within the middle; though it is a natural thing for dogs to want to dig, and it's healthy to allow them to do this from time to time, there is no reason that flowers and dogs cannot coexist serenely within a yard. However, it can take a small amount of effort on your behalf to get this done.
If you are reading this article, you have most likely already got a dog digging issue and it's too late for you to learn that certain dogs like Huskies, Malamutes, and Terriers are notorious diggers. If by chance you're just doing some research and are about to head off to the shelter to see who's available, you should keep these breeds in mind if you want candidates for dog digging issues.
First of all, let's explore some of the reasons dogs dig.
* Lack of exercise. Digging is a great way to burn off energy that is nervous.
* Boredom. Bored dogs need a job to do, and digging holes can quite often fit the bill.
* I gotta get outta here! Seeing the world is something that a lot of dogs want to do, and the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. These guys are nearly impossible to confine, no matter how much exercise and attention they get.
So how do you stop this dog digging behavior?
Well there are a lot of obvious solutions to the reasons why dogs dig. If he's not getting enough exercise, get more exercise for him. If he's bored, give him something to do, like playing with you or some toys just for him. Use a natural deterrent.
Dogs hate to dig where there is their own poop - even if they occasionally eat it! (For more information on dog poop-eating, visit the website below) If it can be set up for there to be dog poop where he really likes to dig, that might help. If this doesn't work, what next?
You are just going to have to supply him with an area to dig, and train him to dig there and just there. There are ways to do this, even if you've got a very small yard, or the whole thing is just too dear to your heart to let him destroy!
